The story as Group C opened was one of victories by the favourites, but still with missed opportunities.
» Colombia 00-01 Sweden: Early in the first half, Lotta SCHELIN twice beat Colombian keeper Sandra SEPÚLVEDA, only for both shots to be cleared off the line by scrambling Cafetera defenders. It was up to Jessica LANDSTRÖM to nudge home a cross from Schelin early in the second half.
» United States 02-00 Korea DPR: Lauren CHENEY, a surprise to start in the midfield, was herself mystified when she put four shot attempts directly into the hands of Korea DPR keeper HONG Myong Hui. But she eventually found net on a header in the 54th minute, and Rachel BUEHLER added a second twenty minutes later. In stoppage time, Megan RAPINOE scored a third but was ruled to have fouled Hong. Nonetheless, the US became the first team in the tournament to win a match by more than one goal.